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Ethical Hacking Courses

Ethical hacking courses can help you learn penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and risk management techniques. You can build skills in network security, incident response, and ethical guidelines for cybersecurity practices. Many courses introduce tools like Metasploit, Wireshark, and Nmap, that support identifying security weaknesses and testing defenses in real-time scenarios. By engaging with these tools, you’ll gain practical experience in protecting systems and understanding the mindset of potential attackers.

Popular Ethical Hacking Courses and Certifications


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    The State University of New York

    Basic Information Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Brainstorming, Planning, Information Management, Research, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Detail Oriented

    4.7 stars, 227 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (227) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, AI literacy, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6 stars, 95 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (95) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Claude AI Comprehensive Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Responsible AI, Marketing Materials, Prompt Engineering, Business Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Strategic Thinking, AI Personalization, Business Communication, Marketing Automation, Content Strategy, Business Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Documentation, Research Reports, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Information Privacy, Security Awareness

    4.1 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Communication Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Branding, Research, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7 stars, 665 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (665) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Copilot Best Practices, Ethics and Regulatory Implications

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), AI literacy, Information Privacy, Prompt Engineering, Regulatory Requirements, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

    4.7 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Relationship Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Social Network Analysis, Proactivity, General Networking, Self-Awareness

    4.7 stars, 346 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (346) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Claves para la igualdad de género

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Socioeconomics, Health Equity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Training, Social Sciences, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Sensitivity, Sociology, Advocacy, Social Work, Community Development, Community and Social Work, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Policies

    4.8 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Princeton University

    Effective Altruism

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Social Justice, Behavioral Economics, Program Evaluation, Economic Development

    4.7 stars, 845 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (845) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    AI, Empathy & Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning Methods, Network Model, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Development

    4.6 stars, 497 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (497) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diagnostic Tests

    4.8 stars, 541 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (541) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Sesenta años de inteligencia artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, AI literacy, Computer Science, Automation, Social Sciences, Generative AI, Social Impact, Deep Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Robotics

    4.7 stars, 496 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (496) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, OpenAI, Digital pedagogy, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Teaching, Scenario Testing

    4.8 stars, 318 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (318) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ethical hacking courses

  • Basic Information Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Generative AI in Education: University of Glasgow
  • Claude AI Comprehensive Guide: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Principles of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Copilot Best Practices, Ethics and Regulatory Implications: Microsoft
  • Influence: University of Pennsylvania
  • Claves para la igualdad de género: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Effective Altruism: Princeton University
  • AI, Empathy & Ethics: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach: Imperial College London

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